good monday

our school got off the monday after easter instead of good friday. so, for good monday we packed a picnic and headed to the state park with some friends. i typically try to avoid the water until it really warms up in july, but these kiddos could wait no longer.

4 hours of sun and swimming make for good sleeping that night!

easter pics

although there was a considerable amount of griping, i finally got the kiddos dressed and outside to take the annual easter pictures.

they realized it was much quicker and easier than they anticipated.

how i like to spend my free time

my fishing buddy

it always brings a smile to my face!

many people probably wonder why i post so many pictures of fishing. the answer is...i just love it. i can't really even explain it. i'm not saying i'm good at it, but it thrills my heart and there is not many things i'd rather do. that being said...i got the opportunity to do some "pond management" with some good friends last saturday. we were told to keep whatever we catch. reese and i had a blast! these are the fish we caught in just under 2 hours.

then we filleted them. i am usually a catch and release kinda gal, but bass are quite yummy.

texas in springtime

growing up in west texas, i always wondered why the state flower of texas is the bluebonnet. when i moved off to go to college at a&m, i quickly discovered why. now i am thankful to live in the country where they are abundant! and they smell fab-u-lous!